Breathe
Follow the circle. Breathe in as it grows, out as it shrinks. Use it before a match, before bed, or any time you need to reset.
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Slow breathing at about 6 breaths per minute is linked to lower stress and better calm focus (Zaccaro et al., 2018). In a 2023 study, 5 minutes a day of cyclic sighing, the "reset sigh," improved mood more than mindfulness meditation (Balban et al., 2023). Breathe through your nose if you can. If you feel dizzy, stop and breathe normally.
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